Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in Rare Site: a Clinicopathological Report 1Arati C Koregol, 2Nagaraj Kalburgi, 3Apoorva Kamat, 4Jane Mary, 5Ankita Kotecha

Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in Rare Site: a Clinicopathological Report 1Arati C Koregol, 2Nagaraj Kalburgi, 3Apoorva Kamat, 4Jane Mary, 5Ankita Kotecha

JOHSR Arati C Koregol et al 10.5005/jp-journals-10042-1023 CASE REPORT Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in Rare Site: A Clinicopathological Report 1Arati C Koregol, 2Nagaraj Kalburgi, 3Apoorva Kamat, 4Jane Mary, 5Ankita Kotecha ABSTRACT Ossifying fibroma is one such reactive lesion. Accord- Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a slowly growing benign ing to the World Health Organization (WHO), odontogenic tumor with a high recurrence rate. It is a common occurrence fibroma is a relatively rare benign odontogenic neoplasm. in the maxilla. A nodular mass, either pedunculated or sessile, The term was coined by Eversole and Robin.2 There are usually emanating from the interdental papilla. Complete exci- two types of ossifying fibroma: The central type and the sion of the lesion, including the periosteum, is important to peripheral type. The central type arising from the endos- prevent recurrence. Peripheral ossifying fibroma occurring in the mandible at teum or the periodontal ligament adjacent to the root apex the age of 50 in the posterior mandible is an occasional entity. causes expansion of the medullary cavity. The peripheral This article describes a case of a female patient with a slowly type occurs exclusively on the soft tissues only in the growing pedunculated tumor in the posterior mandible, which tooth-bearing areas of the jaws.3 Daley and Wysocki have was diagnosed as POF. reported peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) to be the third Keywords: Calcification, Peripheral ossifying fibroma, most common odontogenic tumors and the most common Recurrence. peripheral odontogenic tumor.4 How to cite this article: Koregol AC, Kalburgi N, Kamat A, Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a localized reactive Mary J, Kotecha A. Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in Rare Site: enlargement of the gingiva that usually measures less than A Clinicopathological Report. J Health Sci Res 2015;6(2):60-64. 1.5 cm at its greatest dimension. It accounts for 9.6% of all Source of support: Nil biopsied lesions occurring more often in females than in Conflict of interest: None males with a slight predilection for anterior maxilla, with more than 50% lesions occurring in the incisor canine region. They are most often associated with the papilla and INTRODUCTION have reported with potential to induce migration of teeth.5 Gingiva being constantly subjected to external and The pathogenesis of the lesion is uncertain. It has also internal stimuli often has to host unwanted guests in been reported to be a maturation of preexisting pyogenic the form of numerous localized growths ranging from granuloma or a peripheral giant cell granuloma. developmental, reactive, and inflammatory to neoplastic About 60% tumors occur in the maxilla and more in nature. Reactive lesions are the most common among than 50% of all cases of maxillary POF are found in the all those occurring on the gingiva. These lesions represent incisors. The recurrence rate being high owing to its an untoward reaction to any kind of irritation or low- incomplete removal, the only way to ensure no recurrence grade injury, such as chewing, trapped food, calculus, is by ensuring the excision of the whole lesion. Here we and fractured teeth and iatrogenic factors, such as over- present a rare location of a case of POF in the mandibular hanging restorations. The various hyperplastic lesions region. So the present case report aims to briefly review are very much similar in clinical appearance. As a result, the current literature of this condition with special periodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons often emphasis on clinicopathologic and histomorphologic give diagnostic terms epulis to these lesions clinically. features of POF and its precise surgical management to 3 Diagnosis of each of these lesions from the subgroup prevent further complications. is aided by their clinical and radiographic features, but CASE REPORT histopathology is the key to diagnosis.1 A 50-year-old female patient reported to the Department of Periodontics, PMNM Dental College and Hospital, 1,2,5Professor, 3,4Postgraduate Student Bagalkot, Karnataka, with the chief complaint of swelling 1-5Department of Periodontics, PMNM Dental College and in lower front region since 3 months. The patient gave a Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India history of similar growth 5 years ago, which was then Corresponding Author: Arati C Koregol, Professor, Department excised in the same institution. The present swelling had of Periodontics, PMNM Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot been reported to be its recurrence and it had gradually Karnataka, India, Phone: +918354220289, e-mail: aratikperio@ increased in size to attain its present size. Basically her yahoo.co.in concern was about interference with mastication, and the 60 JOHSR Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in Rare Site associated pain due to impingement of the antagonist irritational fibroma. Intraoral periapical radiograph and teeth upon the swelling had brought her to the institution. orthopantomographs were advised for the same. Her past medical history and drug history was otherwise noncontributory. RADIOGRAPHIC FEATURES The radiographic characteristics are always diagnostic. Intraoral Examination Radiographic investigations were done by intraoral Intraoral examination revealed a solitary swelling in the periapical radiographs and orthopantomogram, which mandibular anterior region extending from distal aspect revealed homogeneous radiopacity in relation to 33 and of 33 to distal aspect of 34, leading to displacement of 34 extending from distal aspect of 33 to distal aspect of involved teeth. Supero-inferiorly it projected above the 34 with a hint of calcified material at the centere. It mea- occlusal plane and obliterated the vestibule. The growth sured around 4 × 2 cm and was roughly ovoid in shape. extended lingually but was smaller than its labial coun- Moderate amount of bone loss was seen in relation to 33, terpart. It measured approximately 4 × 2 cm, involving 34, and –35. Erosion of crestal bone was noted in relation marginal, attached gingiva and interdental papilla of to 34 and 35. The lesion seemed to have caused a displace- 33 and 34. The overlying mucosa was erythematous in ment of teeth in relation to 34 and 35. relation to 33 and of similar color to the surrounding Phase 1 therapy was performed thoroughly prior mucosa in relation to 34, with indentations corresponding to surgical excision. After obtaining consent from the to impingement by antagonist teeth. Surrounding tissue patient, surgical excision of the lesion was planned. revealed gingival enlargement in relation to 31 and 32 The patient was advised a complete hemogram prior to (Fig. 1). On palpation, the swelling was firm in consis- surgery. Under local anesthesia, the lesion was excised tency and nontender. The patient exhibited a markedly to its depth (Fig. 2) by giving incision through the poor oral hygiene with no other remarkable deformities base of the growth, followed by thorough curettage either intraorally or extraorally. to the depth of the lesion and surrounding tissues A provisional diagnosis of irritational fibroma was (Fig. 3). Intraoperatively a clear surgical field was main- rendered. Differential diagnosis was peripheral giant cell tained with the use of ethamsylate. Hemostatic agent granuloma, POF, pyogenic granuloma, osteosarcoma, and was placed to achieve a clear surgical field (Fig. 4). Fig. 1: Extent of lesion Fig. 2: Excision of lesion Fig. 3: Separation of lesion from its margins Fig. 4: Achieving hemostasis using a hemostatic agent Journal of Health Sciences & Research, July-December 2015;6(2):60-64 61 Arati C Koregol et al Fig. 5: Placement of periodontal pack Fig. 6: Excised lesion Fig. 7: Histopathology of lesion Fig. 8: Histopathology of lesion Periodontal dressing was placed (Fig. 5) and patient was discharged. Patient was prescribed analgesics and antibiotic regimen. Patient was recalled after 1 week for removal of dressing and revaluation. The excised specimen was sent to department of oral pathology for histopathological evaluation (Fig. 6). HISTOPATHOLOGICAL REPORT Macroscopic Features The histopathological report revealed one bit of tissue in formalin, measuring 4.00 × 2.00 cm, which was firm in consistency, brownish white in color, and irregular in shape. Fig. 9: Follow-up of 1 month Microscopic Features infiltrate, blood vessels, and areas of basophilic structures The histopathological H and E-stained sections revealed suggestive of calcification are evident (Figs 7 and 8). These parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium over- overall histopathological features were suggestive of the lying fibrocellular connective tissue with dense colla- final diagnosis of the lesion being a focal reactive over gen fibers, relatively dense chronic inflammatory cell growth (POF). 62 JOHSR Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in Rare Site DISCUSSION They contain areas of fibrous connective tissue, endothe- lial proliferation, and mineralization. The mineralized Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a clinical entity of periodon- component of POF varies, occurring in approximately tium, comprising nearly up to 2% of oral biopsied lesions.7 50 to 75% of cases. Mineralization can vary between Other terms used in the past to describe this lesion were cementum-like material, bone (woven and lamellar), and epulis, ossifying fibroma, peripheral fibroma with calcifica- dystrophic calcification.14-16 These histological findings tions, and calcifying fibroblastic granuloma.8 are correlating with findings of the present

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